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After an increased number of fatal attacks in England and Wales by Pit Bulls on humans between 1981 and 1991 – the UK government decided to take action and ban the breed under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act - Here is a list of dog breeds banned in the country

Bully Watch campaigners are calling for an immediate ban on the 'irresponsible' breeding and sale of American XL bully dogs in the UK and have slammed the RSPCA for not promoting 'sensible' action

Shadow Attorney General Emily Thornberry would be responsible for providing the Prime Minister with crunch legal advice if Labour wins the next election, due by January 2025

Doris the swan was put to sleep in Blackpool, Lancashire following an attack that ripped her shoulder out of the joint and caused a severe compound wing fracture

American XL bullies and bully mix breeds have been responsible for nearly half of dog attacks in the last year. But why are they regarded as such vicious dogs and how likely is a ban?

Asked by the Mirror if the 1991 legislation was 'fit for purpose', the Prime Minister's spokesman instead said the Government had asked for new advice on measures it could take

The youngster managed to escape the dog's clutches after being bitten by the Bully-type dog while on her way to the shops in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, on Saturday afternoon

The breed has been tied to a majority of all lethal maulings since 2021, but little has been done to stop them.

The crossbreed Bully XL/Staffordshire Bull Terrier broke free from its collar and chased the girl - named Ana Paun - biting her shoulder and forearms in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon

Witness forced to hide during vicious dog attack on 11-year-old child and two adults that left all three requiring hospital treatment as Home Secretary investigates ban on American XL Bully breed in the wake of horror mauling